After applying the shown Puppet manifest, which two entries in the /etc/hosts file will remain unchanged?

When determining which entries in the /etc/hosts file will remain unchanged after applying a Puppet manifest, it's essential to consider how Puppet manages configurations and the specific attributes defined within the manifest.

In this case, option A, "10.20.1.62 sles11a zypper," is likely to remain unchanged because Puppet configurations usually target specific entries either for modification or removal. If the manifest does not include instructions to alter or delete this particular entry, it will remain intact.

The presence of "zypper" as a second hostname entry for the IP address could imply that it's being handled in a way that does not necessitate changes in the manifest. It’s also possible that in the context of the manifest, “sles11a” might be described elsewhere, such that Puppet recognizes its intended state and chooses not to change it here.

In contrast, the other entries would typically be targeted for changes by the manifest based on the specific actions or definitions set up in that manifest (e.g., managing hostnames, adding or removing specific entries). Thus, if the manifest instructed changes to those entries, they would be adjusted according to the desired configuration defined in Puppet.

Given this reasoning, option A correctly indicates an entry that remains unchanged